New features and bug fixes: Canon releases new firmware for many cameras – from the EOS R1 to the R100
[11:13 Sun,17.May 2026 by Thomas Richter]
Canon has released firmware updates for nine mirrorless cameras – from the professional models EOS R1, R5 Mark II, and R3, to the mid-range models R6 Mark II, R10, R8, and R50V, all the way to the creator camera PowerShot V1 and the entry-level R100. In addition to numerous AF, video, and connectivity improvements, Canon is simultaneously launching its long-announced C2PA image authenticity system (though initially only for photos).
Canon EOS R1
Canon EOS R1 – Firmware 1.3.0
The flagship model receives by far the most extensive update. It adds American Football to the Action Priority mode, which is more relevant for the US than for us here: the camera now reliably recognizes players with helmets and shoulder pads. Furthermore, the new firmware brings an improvement to person recognition in the "Register People Priority" function – it now works more reliably with profile views, blur, partial obstructions, and children, even when the function is set to "Off." Important warning: The update deletes all saved personal data in the "Register People" mode.
On the connectivity side, there is Wi-Fi frequency band selection (5 GHz / 2.4 GHz), a new FTP multi-thread transfer, and card-based AF setting transfer between cameras of the same type. Filmmakers receive an electronic level and grid display during video recording, HDMI dual-screen output for playback and menus, as well as expanded EOS Multi-Remote group control. Also new are four storable color temperature values, the combination of False Color with HDR/C.Log View Assist, and Pre-Continuous Shooting via a freely assignable button.
Bug fixes address an Err70 in Live View during multiple exposures in dark environments, an Err49 loop during SFTP communication, a camera restart when pressing the shutter button during deletion, and a USB detection error when connecting smartphones.
The Canon R5 Mark II receives the majority of the R1 features, such as American Football Action Priority, improved Register People Priority recognition, Wi-Fi frequency band selection, FTP multi-thread transfer, four color temperature values, False Color with HDR/C.Log View Assist, Pre-Continuous Shooting via button, card-based AF setting transfer, electronic level and grid display in video, and HDMI dual-screen output.
Exclusive to the R5 Mark II is the option for Close-Up Demo AF, which is now also available during video recording in Manual Exposure, Auto Exposure, and other Creative Zone modes. Additionally, there is the return of DPRAW shooting and support for Canon's EDSDK developer kit, which enables third-party software for camera control. The bug fixes correspond to those of the R1.
The R3 receives features such as Wi-Fi frequency band selection (5 GHz / 2.4 GHz) in the communication settings and EOS Multi-Remote group control from the transmitter to the receiving camera. In addition, the Err49-SFTP error is fixed and general stability improvements are implemented.
New features for the R6 II include Wi-Fi frequency band selection and CCAPI support. Existing owners can look forward to the resolution of an annoying bug where a horizontal line could briefly appear in the viewfinder – a problem repeatedly reported by users since the market launch. Furthermore, the update eliminates the Err49-SFTP loop, Err41 errors during FTP transfers, and the USB smartphone detection error.
New is EDSDK support. The update fixes three bugs: an Err70 caused by Bluetooth interference from nearby devices, an Err70 in High-Speed Continuous Shooting+ mode, and the USB smartphone detection error (see above).
The new features of the update: AF for Close-Up Demos in video mode (Manual Exposure, Auto Exposure, and other Creative Zone modes), False Color together with HDR/C.Log View Assist, and grid display in video. Plus the USB smartphone fix.
The V1 receives AF for Close-Up Demos in video (Manual and Auto Exposure as well as Creative Zone), support for the Wireless Remote Controller BR-E2, and new: Live Switcher Mobile Streaming in the communication settings. Bug fixes: Touch-shutter problem in very dark environments and USB smartphone detection error.
C2PA Image Authenticity: Canon launches after a long wait
Canon has also officially announced its C2PA-based Authenticity Imaging System. The rollout begins in May 2026 and initially supports the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II with a paid C2PA function activation – though for now, only for photos. There was a false start in July 2025 when C2PA notices briefly appeared in the context of firmware updates, but were withdrawn by Canon USA as unintended.
Canon C2PA
The C2PA-compliant system embeds cryptographically signed provenance data into image files at the time of capture and is initially aimed at news organizations. As with Sony's comparable approach – which we recently covered with the Camera Verify tool with video support as well as the C2PA video rollout for additional Sony cameras – C2PA is currently only available for large news organizations and requires a paid activation. Further information is available at aim.imaging-saas.canon.
